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Summer sunshine means glowing skin. More time outside means opportunities to burn, tan, dry out your skin in pool or ocean water, and that means this season is hard on your skin in its own way. So what can you do to be gentle on your skin and get that radiant summer glow? Here are our tips for glowing summer skin: Skip the tanning: We all know that UV rays are hard on the skin, so instead of hitting the tanning bed or tanning outside, try a gradual glow moisturizer or sunles

In honor of Clean Beauty Day on June 4, we're tackling the big questions surrounding this term. What is clean beauty? How do I find "clean" products, and what should I look for? We'll do our best to tackle what the term means, and what it means for you. What is clean beauty? The reason there is so much confusion around "clean beauty" is because there is no one definition in the industry. Some people think of clean beauty as products without the harmful ingredients banned in t

To celebrate Neck Care Day on April 24, we're talking about the best ways to care for your neck and decolletage (the area from the chin to the bust). We hear a lot about skincare for the face, but not so much about the neck, and it's time to change that! Read on for our dos and don'ts of caring for your neck. The skin on the neck is thinner than the skin on the face, making it susceptible to premature aging, sun damage, and crepiness. It also has fewer sebaceous glands, hair

There's nothing worse than waking up with a red, irritated pimple on any day of the week, let alone when there's an important event around the corner. While there are many different causes of acne (hormones, sleep, diet, environment, etc.), we're generally talking about light breakouts here. If you have persistent acne and heavy breakouts, we recommend seeing a dermatologist. Why do you get acne? Acne happens when pores become blocked by excess oil and dead skin cells, causin

If you, like many Americans, enjoyed all the delicious Thanksgiving food you could get your hands on, but see your skin is screaming in protest, we've got you covered. Here's our guide to helping your skin bounce back after too much turkey (or pumpkin pie!), so you can get back to your Black Friday and Small Business Saturday shopping in style: Hydrate: We know--a lot of our posts begin this way, but don't underestimate the importance of drinking water. After that giant Than

You know a daily skincare routine helps your skin look and feel its best, but how do you choose from the thousands of products that are on the market? Knowing your skin type and understanding what it means are the first steps toward choosing products that are right for you. The American Academy of Dermatologists recognizes five primary skin types: oily, dry, normal, combination, and sensitive. Since each of these skin types has its own unique characteristics and needs, the pr

Guys, you have skin too, and it's important to take care of it! It doesn't need to be complicated, but a simple morning and evening...